Horseless vehicles for use in Seattle
Seattle residents show growing interest in automobiles as trials approach. D D Bowman of Studebaker predicts rapid local adoption and offers to arrange information and demonstrations on hill-climbing horseless carriages. R J Reekie of Beattie Transfer foresees widespread use within ten years. Butler Hotel staff explore an urban bus service using autos, anticipating early local trials alongside Eastern city successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic States
Seattle
D. D. Bowman
Studebaker
R.J. Reekie
Beattie Transfer Company
Seattian
Ymen
Butler Hotel
Butler
New York
Chicago
Timber Land Deal In Snohomish and Skagit Counties
A large timber land sale closed with cash payment by Michigan and Minnesota lumbermen. Buyers led by James A. of Manistee and D. P. representing a syndicate, plus David Tyler of Stillwater, Minn., paid about $12 per acre for a 2000 acre tract in Port Gamble. Purchasers plan to hold the timber for future stumpage gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snohomish
Skat
Michigan
Enesota
Pal
James A
Manistee
Mich
D. P
David Tyler
Stillwater
Minn
Scott Jamison
Port Gam
Northern Pacific Awards Palmer Cut-Off Contract
H KE Henry & Co of Seattle wins the Palmer cut-off contract with Nelson Bennett of Tacomapart of an eight bid field. Work to begin once crews and grading gear are moved to the right of way. Northern Pacific targets completion before December 1 for the 22 mile line from Palmer to Auburn. Ground to break soon with men across the line, cost undisclosed. This extension, alongside the Clearwater extension, is a major NP project for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taccoma
Jay
Palmer
Auburn
Gnee
Clearwater
Northern Pacific
Fire crews tackle small bridge blaze near Bay View brewery
Fire department units were called at 6 16 am to extinguish a small fire on the bridge below the Bay View brewery. Authorities reported no injuries and began an inspection of the bridge and nearby structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay View
Shot by the wronged wife in Bloomington hotel incident
Mrs W K Martin went to the Folsom hotel and shot Ida Oglesby, an employee, after an argument over her husband. Four shots rang out and Oglesby was found dying while Martin claimed alienation of affections. The couple had recently moved from Paoli Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
W. K. Martin
Folsom
Ida Oglesby
Mrs. Martin
Miss Oglesby
Paoli
Kan
Diamond Match to Seek Stock Increase and Board Expansion
Chicago July notice to Diamond Match stockholders calls a meeting to authorize raising capital stock to 4 million dollars and add two directors. The plan aims to end years of cut‑throat competition by securing terms with outside factories including Edwin Gould’s Continental plant and to settle floating debt while expanding the American business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Diamond Match Company
Edwin Gould
Gould
Rockefeller Buys Texada Iron Mines in British Columbia
John D. Rockefeller through Monte Cristo Mining Co has purchased the Texada Iron mines in British Columbia. Development work to begin at once with a plant likely to be built to handle ore output. The price is undisclosed but estimated near half of $250,000 from a decade ago. The mines lie 200 feet from tide water and have excellent ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
John D. Rockefeller
Pexada Ieland Iron Mines
British Columbia
Monte Cristo Mining Company
Rockefeller
Sita
Texada
No Northwest Factory Ready to Consume Rockefeller Output
The Port Townsend plant has been idle for years and would cost as much to modernize as to build anew. New mine owners find its location unsuitable, delaying use of the Port Townsend plant and forcing a new factory to be built to absorb Rockefeller's output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Port Townsend
Rockefellers
Boy Shortage Hits Muncie Firms as Families Move In
In Muncie Indiana the glass company sent an agent to Illinois and brought in several families where boys are plentiful. The note highlights a labor famine affecting local manufacturers during the past season and the impact on industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Muncie Glass Company
Illinois
Fourth annual YM Institute convention to be held here
The fourth annual convention of the Young Men's Institute will be held in this city from August 223 to August M. Delegates are expected from Washington, Itato, Montana and fritiesh Columbia and preparations are being made for between 408 and WO visitors. The sessions will be open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young Men's Institute
Washington
Itato
Montana
Salesman Fuller Arrested for Missing Company Funds
Fuller, a traveling salesman for Dryfice Co., was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs on a complaint that he is more than 600 short in accounts and that he collected money due the firm and spent it without reporting to the office. Mr. Dryfool lodged the complaint, praising Fuller in past dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller
Quer
Dryfece & Co
Witton and Levisee
Fuller
Dryfool
Mazamas Prepare Sixth Annual Alpine Expedition
The Mazamas depart Seattle at 4 40 PM for their sixth annual outing on the Great Northern line with delegations from Portland Spokane and Walla Walla meeting in Wenatchee. The trip includes Chelan Falls Lakeside Mehekin and Glacier Peak may be climbed. A copper box with member names will be placed atop the peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
Portland
Spekane
Walla Walla
Wenatchee
Mazama Club
Beattie
Chelan Falls
Lakeside
Mehekin
Hridge Creek
Moorseshoe Basin
Cascade Paes
Gilbert Lardre
Cascade Fork
Hotel Penney
Hamilton
Burlington
Lake Chelan
Stehelin
Horseshoe Basin
Glacier Peak
Mazamas
Hornerhne Basin
Cascade Pass
Seattle
Harriman
Alaska
Oregon
Mount Hood
Mount Adame
Crater Lake
Mount Pitt
Mount Rainier
Edgar McChure
St. Helena
Fred Fisher
Frederick A. Rausman
H. L. Pittock
The
Oregonian
Will G. Steel
Magaman
N. W. Durham
Spokesman-Review
Edward T. Parson
Chicago
W. D. Lyman
Whitman College
Escaped Death on Edmonton Trail Survivor Returns to Victoria
A survivor from a fourteen man party recounts a brutal trek over the Helmenton trail to Ha Ha Pass with 80 horses in January 1898. Five comrades died from disease, exposure, or violence as the group fought through morasses, shortages, and treacherous rivers. Fleming of Philadelphia, among the survivors, cannot recall all names.
Texas Paper Suspends Publication in Paris Tex
Paris July 10 The Texas State Journal published by U S Marshal John Grant suspended publication with last week's issue. Grant says he cannot spare time from the marshal's office to continue the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
Texas State Journal
United States
John Grant
Tsse
Grant
Marsral
Quay Outlook for Senate Seat in Next Session
Canvases from the United States senate indicate ex-Senator Quay has limited prospects for the next session. Thirty-three senators favor the Pennsylvania candidate, thirty-one oppose him, fifteen are doubtful, and seven are not heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
BD. C
Canvanses
United States Senate
Quay
Excursion Celebrates Alaska Rail Link Completion
A July 4 excursion from Skagway to Bennett marked the completion of the White Pass and Yukon road from Skagway to Bennett. Telegram from Capt. O'Rien of the Rosalie confirmed regular train service between the towns. Participants included C. Hawkins, L. H. Gray, other company officials, and author Hiew among Skagway’s notable residents. The trip was reported successful in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pees & Yukon
Skagway
Bennett
Capt O'rien
Rosalie
Vancouver
C. Hawkins
L. H. Gray
Hiew and
Cithoons
Lorillard Resigns Presidency Of Tobacco Firm
Pierre Lorillard resigns as president of the Lorillard tobacco company citing long hours from 9 a m to 4 p m as the reason. He also plans to relinquish the treasurership of the Continental Tobacco Company which pays about 50 0 annually. Thomas Maloney will take over as successor with a weekly wage of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pierre LoriMardhes
Becatee
Continental Tobacco Company
Thomas Maloney
Lorillard
Floating the Iowa to Visit Seattle Tacoma and Olympia
The battleship Iowa nears floating after overhaul at Puget Sound shipyard following its role in destroying Cervera's fleet. It will depart for Seattle Tacoma Olympia then Port Angeles and San Francisco before Cuba Hong Kong and Paris. Portland and the Oregon may soon occupy Port Orchard dry dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cervera
Bantiago
Towa
Puget Sound
United States
Port Orchard
Navy Department
Seattle
Tacoma
Olympia
Port Angeles
San Francisco
Cuba
Hong Kong
Paris
Port Orchard Dry Dock
Oregon
Uncle Bam
Bandits Nab Wealthy Spaniard in Havana Kidnap Plot
In Havana on July 10 Guiternes Celis a wealthy Spaniard from San Cristobal was seized by bandits and held for an $8000 ransom. Anonymous warnings indicate additional Spanish nobles have been alerted to possible kidnapping plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Juy
Guiternes Celis
San Cristobal
Miners Move to Form Dawson Association After Australian Model
Practical miners in Dawson begin organizing a new miners only association to improve mining laws, following the Australian Amalgamated Miners’ association example. It will not replace the Yukon Order of Pioneers and aims to aid working miners nationwide with law improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Amalgamated Miners’ Association
Australia
Yukon Order of Pioneers
Larely
Asphalt Company of America and Philadelphia concern formed
Articles incorporating the Asphalt company of America and a Philadelphia concern with an authorized capital of 50,000,000 were filed in Trenton. The firm is empowered to produce asphalt and paving materials. Incorporators include Sidney F. Tyler Ellis Ames Ballard James Hay George A Muhn all of Philadelphia and James Young of Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Asphalt Company of America
Philadelphia
Sidney F. Tyler
Ellis Ames Ballard
James Hay
George A. Muhn
James Young
Jersey City
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East
Tion
Transaction
Y. M
Salesmar
Edmonton
Victoria
Breagway
Fleming
Helmenton Trail
Monton
Janu
Ary
Mason
Nelson River
Hell Gate
Er Liard River
Dease
Droopey
Lake
Fleming Toeo
Texas Paper
W.p.&y
Tecome
Asphalt Trust
Spelger & Hurlbut
Second Avenue
Star Paint CO
Pike
Golden Rule Bazaar CO
First Avenue
Richmond
Cas
Brunner & CO
Deallhs
Pike Street
Corner Fifth
California
Charete
Senet
Rgeo
Elgin
Waltham
Hampden
Casey
W. W. Houghton
Firet Avenue
Ss. R. Wagoner
D.D.S
Bert
Oliver
Haller Paliding
M. Clay Eversold
Optician
Lost Creek
Silver Creek
John E McManus & Son
Rautman Plumbing CO
Spring St
Coon Bros
Second Ave
A. Hallbei
Teanboat Bakery
Pike St
S. E. Barron, Pres
H. E. Weymouth
Copper Vault Mining Co
Seattle Mining Exchange
Denny-Coryell Company
First Ave
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